Showers have long and firmly taken their place in the bathrooms of many consumers. This is explained by comfort, versatility and significant space savings of these models. In today's plumbing market, there is a huge variety of showers - for every taste and a different budget. The design of Niagara, which is made in South Korea and China, is a sales leader among its counterparts.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Niagara shower cabin has a huge number of advantages due to which most buyers choose it. First of all, this is the price. It is significantly lower than that of competitive models of a similar segment. The low cost of simple and durable Niagara cabs is due to the following factors:
- low cost of raw materials used for production;
- manufacturer Niagara is not a representative of a widely promoted brand, and in most cases the buyer overpays for a well-known brand;
- in China, cheaper labor in production.
What attracts buyers in the showers of this manufacturer? First of all, the optimal price-quality ratio.
With regards to the "filling" of structures, Niagara is in no way inferior in this respect to its untwisted counterparts.
From the point of view of design, models can be of any form: rectangular, asymmetric and round. In the shower cubicle there are built-in dispensers for any liquid components: shampoos, soap or shower gel. Many designs have towel racks, mirrors, shelves, mixers of various shapes and materials, and much more. The material from which shower walls are made is 4 mm clear glass and 2.8 mm thick plastic panels.
Many choose models with built-in Turkish bath or sauna effect. These species are much more expensive. The temperature in them warms up to +50 degrees. The tandem of the soul and the steam room perfectly affects the human body as a whole. These showers are equipped with special sensors that block and turn off the heating system almost instantly, so force majeure does not threaten you. This is very important for people with high blood pressure and heart disease: they should not bathe while lying in the bathroom, and in the shower room with the sauna effect, they can always adjust the desired temperature or simply go out for a while.
It turns out that for an affordable price you can get a mini spa in your bathroom. A simple cabin has an overhead shower and watering can, water is supplied to them in different modes: jet, needle and circular flow. In more "sophisticated" designs, the manufacturer offers the following various functions:
- system of contrast shower, rain shower, as well as full hydromassage;
- special devices for the effect of the Turkish bath;
- stereo and radio options;
- various backlight.
Very useful and therefore popular. a contrast shower, which is a successive change in water temperature, and you do not need to manually switch the cold water mixer to hot. This helps to temper your body or simply get an invigorating procedure after a night's sleep.
A rain shower will give you the opportunity to feel like bathing under the warm drops of rain on a paradise island. This effect is created by large drops of water falling directly from the ceiling of the cab.
The effect of the Turkish bath - the space saturated with warm steam (+50 degrees Celsius) will relax your whole body and cleanse your pores. Therefore, such models are equipped with seats or a chair.
The model is equipped with many nozzles, there is a built-in radio, so you can enjoy the process with pleasant music. Well, of course, all sorts of shelves, towel holders and mirrors.
Obvious advantages of Niagara showers:
- they are absolutely environmentally friendly, as they are made from high-quality and environmentally friendly material;
- a huge variety of functions and accessories;
- interesting and stylish design;
- different price range;
- compact and convenient sizes - the shower can be selected for any room;
- closed space will save your room from water smudges, and you can also carry out inhalation sessions in case of illness in the cabin;
- Benefit for the family budget: usually bathing in the bathroom spend up to 200 liters of water, while in the shower the water consumption is much less.
As for the cons, there are significantly fewer of them:
- First of all, those who like to soak while lying in the bath are negatively related to showers;
- caring for the shower requires a more serious attitude, since untreated smudges leave visible spots on time;
- hoses of the hydromassage system must also be periodically disinfected to avoid the appearance of various infections;
- if for technical reasons the water pressure in your room is small, then some functions in the cabs may not be available.
The lineup
Niagara's line of shower enclosures can include four series.
Economy class presented on the market with shower stalls Relax series. Such designs are available to any consumer. The back walls of the products are painted in saturated black, white and blue shades. The panel material - acrylic - is made in snow-white color. NG-33 - the most popular models in this series, equipped with three watering cans, six nozzles and mirrors, that is, everything necessary for taking a shower. The height of this model is 210 cm, depth 90x90, with a low pallet.
The glass door and side panels are made of tempered frosted glass.
Niagara NG 2307 is a hydromassage cabin with a depth of 80x80 and a height of 210 cm. This is a very comfortable, high-quality model with a high acrylic pallet - 46 cm, can withstand a load of 140 kg.This hydromassage box does not require electronics, but is perfect for taking a full shower, especially since there are 6 nozzles for hydromassage, ventilation and an additional 4-mode watering can.
NG 1310 also applies to budget booths. Equipped with a shower in several positions, available - tropical mode. The walls are made of plastic 2.8 mm thick. These models look perfect in various hotels. The cost of economy class cabins varies from 11 to 19 thousand rubles.
An interesting model is Niagara NG 3501-14BK without a roof. It also fits into a small bathroom, as its size is 90x90 and its height is 205 cm. The pallet 26 cm high has a metal frame, which ensures the stability of the cabin. Due to the lack of a ceiling, this model does not have the function of a rain shower. Additional accessories can also be purchased separately. The cost of this model is up to 15 thousand.
The middle price category is Niagara Classic series cabs. The inner walls of the product are decorated in black style, which gives sophistication to the design. Gray glass mirrored, increased number of hydromassage devices.
Model Niagara NG-703 - popular in this line. The cabin is equipped with a transparent two-section door leaf with a pattern, the depth of the pallet –15 cm, the floor with anti-slip coating. The size of the cabin is 120x80 cm, it is equipped with mirrors, shelves, a radio stream, a rain shower and a hydromassage system. The height of the legs can be adjusted.
NG-708 is a true hydromassage box equipped with multifunctional features. Visually, the cabin is one fourth of a circle measuring 90x210x90 cm in size with electronic control. Transparent glass with a pattern, the thickness of which is 4 mm, the height of the pallet is 45 cm. The back wall is mirrored.
Stylish cabin Niagara NG-1909 surprises with its sophistication and versatility. Semicircular, with dimensions 100x100, with a mirrored rear wall, equipped with many additional functions, it fits perfectly into the bathroom of any design.
The cost of structures of this segment is from 22 to 35 thousand rubles.
The third series of the Niagara line is Black Star. Such booths differ from others in appearance: black acrylic make them very stylish. The cab includes a touch control panel and a built-in telephone.
Enclosed shower NG-1809 with a high pallet has the functions of hydromassage for the legs, back and vertical massage. There are built-in functions of a Turkish bath and a tropical shower in the model.
Radio, telephone, touch control panel, upper and lower lights create a unique feeling during a shower.
A black, stylish cabin NG-1816 with an imitation of a Turkish bath, with dimensions of 90x210x90 cm, costs about 40 thousand rubles. It is equipped with a hydromassage, a Turkish bath and a Turkish shower, a built-in radio and telephone, lighting and ventilation, a timer and two-leaf sliding doors.
High-tech models belong to the fourth production series - Blue Lagun. Such complexes are elite plumbing, which determines their high price. To assemble them, acrylic of amazing black or grayish color is used. The rear panels are decorated in black, white or blue. The effect of the Turkish bath, aromatherapy, aero massage and a hot tub - all this is completed in one design. Their cost can reach from 50 to 80 thousand rubles.
Model NG-0819 - a combined cabin, is a complete space for relaxing and taking a shower with various additional functions: in addition to the above, there is an ozonizer, temperature sensor, forced ventilation, decorative lighting.
Exquisite model Niagara Lux 7718 G not without reason is called golden. This applies not only to its cost - from 40 thousand rubles, but also to its visual design.
The pearl curtain pattern makes the cabin and the bathroom itself irresistible. The dimensions of the model are 90x220x90 cm. There are models with dimensions of 80x120 cm.The rear walls of tempered glass are covered with a patterned and unique film in various colors. Typically, such designs are produced in three colors: gold, white and black. The height of the pallet is 16 cm. The hydromassage system includes foot massage.
The remaining additional functions - as in previous luxury models.
How to choose?
When purchasing the shower stall you need, remember the obligatory nuances.
- Cabin Dimensions Depends on the size of your bathroom. Do not clutter her with an oversized model.
- The depth of the pan. If you take only a shower in the booth, you can choose a low pallet, with a flat bottom, without various ledges. In another case, choose at least 30 cm sides, then you can enjoy comfort while sitting on a chair or a special ledge.
- Way to open the door. If you have chosen a compact model, it is better to purchase a design with one door. In the case of sliding doors, such cabins also do not take up much space, but the swing type doors are suitable for a spacious room.
- Carefully inspect the hinges on which the cab door is mounted. Metal loops are preferable; they are much stronger than analogues from silumin or pressed metal. Castors for sliding doors are also better to choose steel or aluminum. Plastic rollers will break more often.
Review Reviews
According to customer reviews, Niagara cabins may well compete with models from other manufacturers. Consumers note the strength of models, ease of care. An important point is that the massage received with the help of equipped devices, gives a lot of pleasure to the owner.
The cabin does not take up much space, glass doors and walls emphasize the style and sophistication of the model. From the point of view of technical strength and quality of showers meet all the requirements.
An overview of the Niagara shower stall can be found in the next video.